Woop Woop Shiraz 2008, S. Eastern Australia, 14.5% alcohol, (screw*) Est. Price: $11.71

Winery says…
This is a full-bodied and flavoursome wine with no oak influences. The Riverland accounts for around half of S. Australia’s total crush and around one quarter of Australia’s production.

Critics say:
89 pts., International Wine Cellar

FSW students say…
B

Box Car 2007 Syrah, Sonoma Coast, California, 14.5% alcohol, (nat. cork *) Est. Price: $16.63

Winery says…
Garnet colored with a lavender halo, this Sonoma Coast Syrah is a high-polished jewel. This Syrah is deeply concentrated yet beautifully weighless. Slight undertones of caramel and wild sage enliven the nose while rich, dark fruit give the body curves. Rainier cherries, purple pears, and Earl Grey tean unfold on the palate. Age 2-3 years.

Critics say…
90 pts., Wine Advocate
91 pts. and Best Buy, Wine & Spirits

FSW students say…
B+

Lindemans Reserve Shiraz 2005, Padthaway, Australia, 14.0% alcohol, (syn. cork*) Est. Price: $9.99

The winery says…
The nose shows aromas of black pepper, mullberry and raspberry with hints of vanilla/chocolate oak. Has blackberry, liquorice and spice flavors. A medium-bodied wine showing generous sweet mullberry fruit and vanilla oak. The finish has fine tannins and a great length of fruit flavor.

FSW students say…
B+

E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône 2006, 13.5% alcohol, (nat. cork*) Est. Price: $16.00
50% Syrah, 40% Grenache, 10 % Mourvèdre

Winery Says…
Has aromas of fresh fruits with red berries and spices. The flavors are full, round and racy. Smooth tannins, a full-bodied, rich and intensely aromatic wine.

Critics Say…
91 pts., Wine Spectator

FSW students say…
A-

Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz 2005, South Australia, 14.5% alcohol, (nat. cork*) Est. Price: $22.99

Winery Says…
This is a showcase for warm-climate Australian Shiraz – ripe, robust and generously flavoured. The nose initially exhibits a vibrant mix of dark fruits fused with notes of dark chocolate, cola, anise and vanillin. A swirl teases our violet, and wafts of cold-cured meats. The palate shows a continuum of generous Shiraz varietal prune notes, plum fruits and assorted spices.

Critics Say…
88 pts., Wine Spectator

FSW students say…
A-